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[Your Facility Logo Goes Here]. Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Getting & Staying Energy Smart. Let’s Start with a Pop …. Quiz. Testing Your Energy IQ. True or False?. Q: Beer was one of the first beverages ever refrigerated.
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[Your Facility Logo Goes Here] Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Getting & Staying Energy Smart
Let’s Start with a Pop … Quiz Testing Your Energy IQ
True or False? Q: Beer was one of the first beverages ever refrigerated. A: True. In 1894, German inventor Carl von Linde installed one of the first-ever commercial refrigeration units at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Q: The electric motor was invented in 1900. A: False. Michael Farraday invented the electric motor in 1831. Q: The average motor life is approximately five years. A: Maybe, but with care, motors can last up to eight years before they have to be replaced.
Q Q: True or false: Saving energy costs money.
A A: FALSE. Saving energy can be free and easy. We can change our habits to: • look for opportunities to conserve energy • be more energy efficient
Q Q: Why is it important that we practice energy efficiency in our facility?
A A: When we manage energy efficiently, we benefit by: Saving money which adds value to our bottom line which keeps us competitive in our market.
Q Q: What are three important systems that use A LOT of energy?
A A: - Compressed air - Boilers (steam) - Motors/drives/hydraulics - Lighting - Space heating/cooling - Refrigeration - Pumps
Q Q: What is the most significant cost of owning a motor?
A A: Electricity. Though it has no up-front cost, electricity can account for as much as 98% of a motor’s eight-year cost.
Q Q: What are the four utilities used in this facility?
A A: Electricity, gas, water and compressed air.
Q Q: What percentage of total compressed air produced is leaked air?
A A: Up to 50%.
Q Q: What do you think our facility’s total annual energy costs will be this year?
A A: [Fill in your estimated costs here]
Energy Efficiency: Use Less and Get More If we save [xx]% of our total annual energy costs next year, we could increase our profitability by $[xx] • The money we save as a result of energy efficiency • can be reinvested in: • Technology improvements in our facility • Marketing and sales activities for our products • Production line efficiencies, which ultimately helps you do your job better
Our Energy Reduction Goal [Fill in your reduction goal here]
What is CEI? CEI is a strategic energy management process with many benefits: • CEI helps us manage energy as a controllable expense • CEI gets all of us working together to reduce energy use • CEI improves our energy productivity • CEI increases payback on energy-related capital improvements • CEI reduces O&M expenses • CEI complements our existing continuous improvement programs • CEI gives us a competitive advantage at the point of production
How CEI Works A knowledgeable, motivated workforce can apply the ethic of energy savings throughout the company. A commitment from the top is essential. When leadership takes energy seriously, so can the company. CEI structures the team approach to get results. A comprehensive plan to manage energy includes prioritized improvements in operations, maintenance, and capital investments. Understanding and tracking your energy use allows you to control and improve operational performance and savings.
Getting to our Goal • A written energy policy that includes: • [Add details here] • Energy management accountabilities • [Add details here]
Getting to our Goal • Awareness and training • [Add details here]
Review of facility performance and opportunities [Add details here] Getting to our Goal
Reporting, feedback, control systems [Add details here] Getting to our Goal
Getting & Staying Energy Smart [energy champion photo goes here] • Led by our energy champion • Supported by our energy management team • Involves energy assessments, employee feedback, and training • Supported by our local utility [energy management team photo goes here] [utility logo goes here]
Tools to Help Us Get the Job Done www.energyimprovement.org
Staying on Track: The 4th Question • Did we have any accidents? • Did we spill anything? • How much product did we make? • How much energy did we use to get it done? ?
Quiz to Close! Here’s one more chance to test your energy trivia smarts . . . Q: What is the cost of the United States’energy use per minute? A: The United States uses nearly a million dollars worth each minute, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Q: Which uses more energy, a hand razor or an electric razor? A: A hand razor at a sink (because of the water power, the water pump, and so on) Q: What percentage of household energy do appliances use? A: Appliances use about 20% of a typical household’s energy.